Selva
Pronunciation: [ s-AYLV-uh ]
Selva is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,007 in the US, popular nicknames include Sel, Sey, and Selie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,007
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Selva
Selva is a girl name .
Selva is currently ranked #37,007 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selva include Sel, Sey, and Selie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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